How many worms should you start with
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5 lbs. After that your worms will multiply & you can continue adding trays in the worm farm or add the worms to your yard/garden.
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It depends on the size of your household food waste and how fast you want the worm castings. I have a household of four which produces on average two of those one gallon countertop bin ( one bin to the WF 360, the other set aside to rot ) per week with just a thousand worms. I am now on my third month and was able to harvest the first tray which amount to about two gallons of castings. Hereafter, I can expect to harvest once a month with the four trays in rotation. Hope this help.
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I have this worm factory and started with 400-500 worms which seemed to be plenty. Don't forget they reproduce rapidly if kept healthy so you can theoretically start with even fewer. You're not going to get a ton of castings from a farm this size anyway but it's fun watching them move up through the levels leaving their castings behind. Enjoy!
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I used what it came with, I think 1000....if you can get a smaller amount....and keep the factory at optimum conditions, they will multiply very quickly. Mine have had 4 hatchings in about 9 months. I will be getting another factory at end of this growing season......any other quest.....bluesman99026@msn.com....bless you, Tom
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My thoughts. Probaby 15 to 20 depending on how full they are. I am still in the "just getting started phase" so have not overloaded top portion. I am very pleased with this file so far.
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Start with one at night. If after two days or so, take a 2nd. that should be all one needs unless you are really malnourished or deficient.
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I think we started ours with the two bags of 200 and ended up getting 9 bags total. 9 makes it really full but not necessarily needed. I would say maybe 4-5 bags is plenty since most of the work is getting them out. :) Hope that helps
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I would suggest just starting out, this is plenty. Additional trays can be purchased online or contact Uncle Jim's worm site.
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i was probably unlucky. divided the whole pack --every little pack had worms. never bought it again.
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We have had ours since last spring and don't have a lot either. We are another ready to remove the bottom and restart. The worms look healthy and are getting much bigger
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I bought them to populate my back yard. I put 50yards of soil in a previously bare flat clay area. The worms are still alive 2 years later, I randomly see them after a rain or if I'm planting shrubs.
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Just one, but it's worth it. I used it in my place of business, and it has caught a lot of pests. As soon as I saw that the device worked I ordered another device and 10 pack of glue cards.
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I definitely get some heat from the compost in mine.It seems to help on my unheated back porch down to the forties and we will find out soon about the thirties.I think zero would really be pushing it and in your situation would build a cabinet for the worm farm. I would include a provision for a small electric heater in case the compost needs a bit of help to keep the worms from freezing.
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Hi John, I would recommend watching Larry Hall's video on easy cheap way to raise worms, with just a bucket. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VET7nzkuy8U
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the colors are simply a matter of preference. Figure out where you want it to be when you get it, and pick the color you prefer there. You can use worms from the garden- but it's not recommended- because you don't know what kind of worm they are (unless you're a worm expert. The average person can't identify the different species.) I highly recommend a good worm book before you start. They're easy to keep when you know the basics- the books are easy reads, and get you going without hiccups. I picked the Worm Book, but Worms Eat My Garbage is another good book. Neither is heavy reads- just good grab and go info. the colors are simply a matter of preference. Figure out where you want it to be when you get it, and pick the color you prefer there. You can use worms from the garden- but it's not recommended- because you don't know what kind of worm they are (unless you're a worm expert. The average person can't identify the different species.) I highly recommend a good worm book before you start. They're easy to keep when you know the basics- the books are easy reads, and get you going without hiccups. I picked the Worm Book, but Worms Eat My Garbage is another good book. Neither is heavy reads- just... » Read More the colors are simply a matter of preference. Figure out where you want it to be when you get it, and pick the color you prefer there. You can use worms from the garden- but it's not recommended- because you don't know what kind of worm they are (unless you're a worm expert. The average person can't identify the different species.) I highly recommend a good worm book before you start. They're easy to keep when you know the basics- the books are easy reads, and get you going without hiccups. I picked the Worm Book, but Worms Eat My Garbage is another good book. Neither is heavy reads- just good grab and go info. « Show Less
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You have more than enough. Just apply the gel bait in dots in places where the roaches most frequent. Keep applying for a few days and the results will come naturally. Have faith and hope you have a successful roach termination journey!
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This will work great for your needs. These worms came healthy and ready to work. My worms started working and reproducing immediately.
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It is more for 1 at a time. If the bugs are not moving and very close together multiple could be possible, but that would be quite the rarity.
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You need two kits...the first kills the mature parasites and then you take a 5 day break to allow eggs to hatch and start the second kit.
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I'm know nothing about worms, but I found this article for you. http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worms/do-euros-and-red-worms-get-along/Without reading it, basically they'll live together fine since they are in the same species of worm. Only con with mixing is if you're a worm farmer wanting to sell one select specie. Reds better at composting, night crawlers at aerating soil.